A case series on homoeopathic management of palmoplantar dermatitis

Abstract

Palmoplantar dermatitisis an intensely pruritic condition associated with dryness, painful fissures, and scaling of palms or soles or both. A case series of ten cases of Palmoplantar dermatitis treated with individualised homeopathic medicine with photographic evidence over 1 year of follow up is presented. Assessment and reassessment of cases was done using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for itching and distress and Dermatology Quality of Life (DLQI). All patients had significant relief after homoeopathic treatment with no relapse or recurrence after one year of follow up. The indicated medicine were Lachesis, Arsenic album, Lycopodium, Sulphur, Psorinum, Calcarea carb, Nux vomica, Sepia, Natrum mur and Staphysagria.